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Sony Compact Charger
Sony’s Compact Charger has the following features:
• Leading Features
1: Safety timer
2: Detection of non-rechargeable batteries
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Please read the following instructions carefully before use.
The Sony Compact Charger should be used only with Sony AA or AAA size Ni-MH batteries that
are marked “rechargeable.”
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Parts (A)
1 LED indicator
2 Battery slot
3 AA Battery slot
4 AAA Battery slot
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How to insert and charge the rechargeable batteries (B)
1. Open the cover.
2. Insert the Sony AA or AAA size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries into the charger, ensuring
proper alignment of the + and – terminals.
Any combination of AA and AAA rechargeable batteries is possible.
AA: 1 – 2 batteries AAA: 1 – 2 batteries
3. The charger then can be plugged into the proper AC mains (standard 200 V – 240 V). The
orange LED indicator will light up to signal that the charging process has begun. The LED
indicator will turn off in 7 hours. Please refer to the chart below for charging times.
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Charging Time
Battery Type
Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery NH-AA (2000 mAh, 2100
(Ni-MH)
mAh, 2500 mAh, 2700 mAh)
NH-AAA (800 mAh, 900 mAh,
1000 mAh)
1 – 2 batteries
Approx. 7 hours
The above time is an approximation in temperature conditions ranging from 10°C - 30°C.
Charging time will vary depending on the charging conditions and remaining capacity of the
rechargeable battery.
Notes
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If the LED indicator continuously flashes on and off during the charging process or does not
turn on, please refer to the troubleshooting chart.
The batteries must be inserted before the charger is plugged into the mains.
The batteries should be fully discharged before they are recharged.
The batteries should never be stored in the charger when not being charged.
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Troubleshooting
LED Indicator
Blinking
Possible Cause
The life of the rechargeable
battery has expired.
Charging incorrect types of
batteries.
Rechargeable battery is not
inserted properly.
Solution
Insert a new rechargeable
battery.
Charge only Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries.
Does not turn on
Insert Ni-MH rechargeable
battery properly. Align + and
– terminals.
Contact surface of
Clean the + and – terminal of
rechargeable battery may not the rechargeable battery and
be clean.
charger.
Contact surface of the plug
Clean the plug. Try another
may not be good.
mains.
Contact your Sony Service Representative in case you have further questions.
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WARNING
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Use only AA or AAA size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
Never charge other types of batteries, such as Alkaline or Carbon Zinc as this may cause
them to become hot, leak or rupture, causing personal injury or property damage.
The charger and batteries may become hot when charging. This is normal. Use caution
when handling.
Use the charger properly to avoid electric shock.
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CAUTION
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The battery charger is for indoor use only. Never expose the charger to rain or snow.
The charger should be disconnected from the mains when the charging process is
complete or when the charger is not in use.
Do not drop, place heavy weight on, or allow strong impact to the charger.
Do not disassemble or reassemble the charger.
This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they have
been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the
appliance safely. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
Operating Temperature: 0°C - 35°C. To optimize charging capacity, charge the batteries in
temperatures between 10°C - 30°C.
Do not expose the charger to direct sunlight. Keep away from high temperatures.
While in use, do not cover the charger with materials such as blankets.
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Instructions for the Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
It is necessary to charge the batteries before using them for the first time. The contact surface
of the batteries and the charger must always be kept clean.
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Do not expose the batteries to water.
Do not heat the batteries or dispose of them in fire.
Do not tear off the jacket label.
Do not disassemble or reassemble the batteries.
Do not short-circuit the batteries. To avoid short-circuiting, keep the batteries away from
all metal objects (e.g. coins, hair-pins, keys, etc.)
If the batteries are stored without use, either partially charged or fully discharged for a long
period of time, they may require several cycles of charging and discharging in order to attain
their original charge capacity.
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Specifications
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Mains input voltage: AC 200 V – 240 V
Input frequency: 50/60 Hz
Charging output: DC 1.2 V, 360 mA (AA) × 2/140 mA (AAA) × 2
Operating temperature: 0°C – 35°C
Size: 50.5 × 91.5 × 67 mm (W/L/H)
Weight: 82 g (batteries not included)
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